I am passionate about therapy, about the healing power of art, and about working with children, adolescents and families. I am a dedicated and empathetic Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, with a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology with a concentration in Art Therapy. I work with individuals on a sliding scale and with groups using both art therapy and traditional talk therapy. At heart I am a transpersonal, strengths-based, client- centered therapist. I have seen the therapeutic process help to shift my own life and the lives of many of my clients. I have witnessed art manifested as a healer in my path and in the journeys that children, adolescents and families make through counseling. I am excited to work with you on your own path; to recognize your strengths and to be with you through your challenges.

When working with couples and families, I focus on solutions that will lead to stronger and healthier relationships. I respect my client's own awareness and perspective as we work collaboratively to achieve their goals. A focus of my work is within perinatal mood disorders and transitions where I help families feel successful through the many challenges that can accompany birth. I also have specific work helping with divorce transitions, co-parenting contracts, and substance use in families.

Arvada Therapy Solutions, LLC provides a strength-based and collaborative approach while working with children(4-11yrs), adolescents, adults, and families. After working in hospital and agency settings, I began my private practice in 2011. I am trained in directive and non-directive play therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT, CBT, DBT, and ACT. I also provide supervision and internship opportunities for Master's level clinicians and although not required in Colorado, I am working on becoming an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), which will be completed in 2017. The interns at my office provide counseling on a sliding scale based on income, to prevent finances from being a barrier to receiving care.

I have also just launched my business consulting and business workshops designed to help clinicians start and build a private practice.